The University of Queensland

The role of cancer stem cells in disease progression and therapy resistance

Das, Plabon Kumar, Gopalan, Vinod, Islam, Farhadul and Pillai, Suja (2022). The role of cancer stem cells in disease progression and therapy resistance. Frontiers in stem cell and regenerative medicine research. (pp. 42-60) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: Bentham Science Publishers. doi: 10.2174/9789811464706122100004

Genome sequencing in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Pillai, Suja, Maksemous, Neven and Lam, Alfred K. (2020). Genome sequencing in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: methods and protocols. (pp. 217-240) New York, NY, United States: Humana. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0377-2_17

DNA genome sequencing in esophageal adenocarcinoma

Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred K. (2018). DNA genome sequencing in esophageal adenocarcinoma. Esophageal Adenocarcinoma: Methods and Protocols. (pp. 231-246) New York, NY United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-7734-5_20

Roles of long noncoding RNA in triple-negative breast cancer

Das, Plabon Kumar, Siddika, Ayesha, Rashel, Khan Mohammad, Auwal, Abdul, Soha, Kazi, Rahman, Md Arifur, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2023). Roles of long noncoding RNA in triple-negative breast cancer. Cancer Medicine, 12 (20), 20365-20379. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6600

Implications of estrogen and its receptors in colorectal carcinoma

Das, Plabon Kumar, Saha, Joti, Pillai, Suja, Lam, Alfred K.-Y., Gopalan, Vinod and Islam, Farhadul (2023). Implications of estrogen and its receptors in colorectal carcinoma. Cancer Medicine, 12 (4), 4367-4379. doi: 10.1002/cam4.5242

Editorial: recent advances in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: molecular pathogenesis, clinical impacts, and therapeutic perspective

Islam, Farhadul, Abe, Ichiro, Pillai, Suja, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2021). Editorial: recent advances in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma: molecular pathogenesis, clinical impacts, and therapeutic perspective. Frontiers in Endocrinology, 12 720983, 720983. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2021.720983

Identification of novel mutations and functional impacts of EPAS1 in colorectal cancer

Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Lu, Cu Tai, Pillai, Suja and Lam, Alfred K. (2021). Identification of novel mutations and functional impacts of EPAS1 in colorectal cancer. Cancer Medicine, 10 (16), 5557-5573. doi: 10.1002/cam4.4116

VEGF-A/VEGF-B/VEGF-C expressions in non-hereditary, non-metastatic phaeochromocytoma

Abe, Ichiro, Islam, Farhadul, Lo, Chung Yau, Liew, Victor, Pillai, Suja and Lam, Alfred K. (2021). VEGF-A/VEGF-B/VEGF-C expressions in non-hereditary, non-metastatic phaeochromocytoma. Histology and Histopathology, 36 (6), 505-514. doi: 10.14670/HH-18-329

Medical humanities research showcase: the emergence of a new trans-disciplinary field in a time of precarity

Sellberg, Karin, Stephens, Elizabeth, Efstathiadou, Anna, Pillai, Suja, Yamada, Kazuki and Wise, Beck (2020). Medical humanities research showcase: the emergence of a new trans-disciplinary field in a time of precarity. Continuum, 34 (6), 1-17. doi: 10.1080/10304312.2020.1842121

Identification of novel mutations and expressions of EPAS1 in phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas

Islam, Farhadul, Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2020). Identification of novel mutations and expressions of EPAS1 in phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Genes, 11 (11) 1254, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/genes11111254

Molecular deregulation of EPAS1 in the pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Law, Simon, Lam, Alfred K. and Pillai, Suja (2020). Molecular deregulation of EPAS1 in the pathogenesis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Frontiers in Oncology, 10 1534, 1534. doi: 10.3389/fonc.2020.01534

Plasticity of cancer stem cell: origin and role in disease progression and therapy resistance

Das, Plabon Kumar, Pillai, Suja, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Gopalan, Vinod, Lam, Alfred K. Y. and Islam, Farhadul (2020). Plasticity of cancer stem cell: origin and role in disease progression and therapy resistance. Stem Cell Reviews and Reports, 16 (2), 397-412. doi: 10.1007/s12015-019-09942-y

MicroRNAs, a promising target for breast cancer stem cells

Das, Plabon Kumar, Siddika, Mst. Ayesha, Asha, Saharia Yeasmin, Aktar, Suraiya, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). MicroRNAs, a promising target for breast cancer stem cells. Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy, 24 (1), 69-83. doi: 10.1007/s40291-019-00439-5

Hereditary breast cancer; genetic penetrance and current status with BRCA

Mahdavi, Morteza, Nassiri, Mohammadreza, Kooshyar, Mohammad Mahdi, Vakili-Azghandi, Masoume, Avan, Amir, Sandry, Ryan, Pillai, Suja, Yin Lam, Alfred King and Gopalan, Vinod (2019). Hereditary breast cancer; genetic penetrance and current status with BRCA. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 234 (5) jcp.27464, 5741-5750. doi: 10.1002/jcp.27464

Natural compounds targeting cancer stem cells: a promising resource for chemotherapy

Das, Plabon K., Zahan, Tasnim, Rakib, Md Abdur, Khanam, Jahan A., Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). Natural compounds targeting cancer stem cells: a promising resource for chemotherapy. Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry, 19 (15), 1796-1808. doi: 10.2174/1871520619666190704111714

Novel therapeutics against breast cancer stem cells by targeting surface markers and signaling pathways

Das, Plabon Kumar, Rakib, Md. Abdur, Khanam, Jahan Ara, Pillai, Suja and Islam, Farhadul (2019). Novel therapeutics against breast cancer stem cells by targeting surface markers and signaling pathways. Current Stem Cell Research and Therapy, 14 (8), 663-676. doi: 10.2174/1574888X14666190628104721

Evaluation of multidisciplinary strategies and traditional approaches in teaching pathology in medical students

Gopalan, Vinod, Kasem, Kais, Pillai, Suja, Olveda, David, Ariana, Armin, Leung, Melissa and Lam, Alfred K Y (2018). Evaluation of multidisciplinary strategies and traditional approaches in teaching pathology in medical students. Pathology International, 68 (8), 459-466. doi: 10.1111/pin.12706

Tumour suppressor properties of miR-15a and its regulatory effects on BCL2 and SOX2 proteins in colorectal carcinomas

Gopalan, Vinod, Ebrahimi, Faeza, Islam, Farhadul, Vider, Jelena, Qallandar, Omel Baneen, Pillai, Suja, Lu, Cu-Tai and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2018). Tumour suppressor properties of miR-15a and its regulatory effects on BCL2 and SOX2 proteins in colorectal carcinomas. Experimental Cell Research, 370 (2), 245-253. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2018.06.025

Promoter hypermethylation inactivate tumour suppressor FAM134B and is associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer

Islam, Farhadul, Gopalan, Vinod, Pillai, Suja, Lu, Cu-Tai, Kasem, Kais and King-Yin Lam, Alfred (2018). Promoter hypermethylation inactivate tumour suppressor FAM134B and is associated with poor prognosis in colorectal cancer. Genes, Chromosomes and Cancer, 57 (5), 240-251. doi: 10.1002/gcc.22525

Review of sequencing platforms and their applications in phaeochromocytoma and paragangliomas

Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2017). Review of sequencing platforms and their applications in phaeochromocytoma and paragangliomas. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 116, 58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2017.05.005

MicroRNA 183 family profiles in pheochromocytomas are related to clinical parameters and SDHB expression

Pillai, Suja, Lo, Chung Y., Liew, Victor, Lalloz, Minella, Smith, Robert A., Gopalan, Vinod and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2017). MicroRNA 183 family profiles in pheochromocytomas are related to clinical parameters and SDHB expression. Human Pathology, 64, 91-97. doi: 10.1016/j.humpath.2017.03.017

Enhancing histopathology learning experience in science student using cadavers

Gopalan, V., Dissabandara, L., Pillai, S. and Lam, A. K. (2017). Enhancing histopathology learning experience in science student using cadavers. Pathology, 49 (S1), S128-S128. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2016.09.019

Silent genetic alterations identified by targeted next-generation sequencing in pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma: a clinicopathological correlations

Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Lo, Chung Y., Liew, Victor, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King Y. (2017). Silent genetic alterations identified by targeted next-generation sequencing in pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma: a clinicopathological correlations. Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 102 (1), 41-46. doi: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2016.12.007

Overexpression of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Gopalan, Vinod, Islam, Farhadul, Pillai, Suja, Tang, Johnny Cheuk-On, Tong, Daniel King-Hung, Law, Simon, Chan, Kwok-Wah and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2016). Overexpression of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Experimental Cell Research, 348 (2), 146-154. doi: 10.1016/j.yexcr.2016.09.010

Metastasis-suppressing NID2, an epigenetically-silenced gene, in the pathogenesis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Chai, Annie Wai Yeeng, Cheung, Arthur Kwok Leung, Dai, Wei, Ko, Josephine Mun Yee, Ip, Joseph Chok Yan, Chan, Kwok Wah, Kwong, Dora Lai-Wan, Ng, Wai Tong, Lee, Anne Wing Mui, Ngan, Roger Kai Cheong, Yau, Chun Chung, Tung, Stewart Yuk, Lee, Victor Ho Fun, Lam, Alfred King-Yin, Pillai, Suja, Law, Simon and Lung, Maria Li (2016). Metastasis-suppressing NID2, an epigenetically-silenced gene, in the pathogenesis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Oncotarget, 7 (48), 78859-78871. doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.12889

Updates on the genetics and the clinical impacts on phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in the new era

Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K.-Y. (2016). Updates on the genetics and the clinical impacts on phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in the new era. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 100, 190-208. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2016.01.022

Diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma-an update of its clinicopathological features and molecular biology

Pillai, Suja, Gopalan, Vinod, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K. -Y. (2015). Diffuse sclerosing variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma-an update of its clinicopathological features and molecular biology. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 94 (1), 64-73. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2014.12.001

Regulation of microRNA-1288 in colorectal cancer: altered expression and its clinicopathological significance

Gopalan, Vinod, Pillai, Suja, Ebrahimi, Faeza, Salajegheh, Ali, Lam, Tommy C., Le, Tran K., Langsford, Nicole, Ho, Yik-Hong, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred K. -Y. (2014). Regulation of microRNA-1288 in colorectal cancer: altered expression and its clinicopathological significance. Molecular Carcinogenesis, 53 (S1), E36-E44. doi: 10.1002/mc.21993

Gene amplified in oesophageal cancer 1 (GAEC1) amplification in colorectal cancers and its impact on patient's survival

Gopalan, Vinod, Yasuda, Koichi, Pillai, Suja, Tiang, Thomas, Leung, Melissa, Lu, Cu-Tai, Tang, Johnny Chuek-on, Smith, Robert A. and Lam, Alfred King-Yin (2013). Gene amplified in oesophageal cancer 1 (GAEC1) amplification in colorectal cancers and its impact on patient's survival. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 66 (8), 721-723. doi: 10.1136/jclinpath-2013-201459

Genital herpes zoster as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression: report of a case

Gopalan, Vinod, Nair, Raj G., Pillai, Suja and Oberholzer, Theunis (2012). Genital herpes zoster as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy-induced immunosuppression: report of a case. Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy, 18 (6), 955-957. doi: 10.1007/s10156-012-0400-0

Using action learning to develop a model for inclusive teaching in a COVID-split cohort

Aland, Claire, Oancea, Iulia, Midwinter, Mark, Pillai, Suja, Manchadi, Mary-Louise, Reichelt, Melissa and Wu, Sherry (2022). Using action learning to develop a model for inclusive teaching in a COVID-split cohort. 26th Annual International Association for Medical Science Educators, Denver, CO, United States, 4-7 June 2022.

Medical students’ learning outcomes and experience in multidisciplinary practical exam prior to and during COVID-19

Pillai, Suja, Li, Joan, Midwinter, Mark, Hansen, Tiffany, Hunt, Jeremy, Jeong, Keunwoo and Juracek, Kali (2021). Medical students’ learning outcomes and experience in multidisciplinary practical exam prior to and during COVID-19. IAMSE 2021, Virtual, 12-17 June 2021.

Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions

Li, Joan, Reddy, Venkat, Steele, Megan, Forster, Ashlee, Oancea, Ilulia, Midwinter, Mark, Aland, Claire, Pillai, Suja, Simpson, Peter, Babri, Saleem and Barry, Ben (2020). Designing retrospective analysis of examination items for medical students in clinical science categorisation by Bloom’s Taxonomy, clinical relevance and student perceptions. ANZAHPE2020, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 July 2020.

Does student performance on short answer questions vary from that on single best answer questions?

Simerska, Pavla , Benjamin K. Barry, Oancea, Iulia , Aland, Claire , Midwinter, Mark , Pillai, Suja and Hawkins, Nicholas J. (2019). Does student performance on short answer questions vary from that on single best answer questions?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators.

Does the context of an examination influence student performance in anatomy and pathology disciplines for clinical science courses in a medical program?

Barry, Benjamin K., Simerska, Pavla, Aland, Claire, Midwinter, Mark, Hawkins, Nicholas, Pillai, Suja and Oancea, Iulia (2019). Does the context of an examination influence student performance in anatomy and pathology disciplines for clinical science courses in a medical program?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, Australia, 1-4 July 2019.

Is an image worth a thousand words in the medical program exams?

Oancea, Iulia, Barry, Benjamin K., Simerska, Pavla, Aland, Claire, Midwinter, Mark, Pillai, Suja and Hawkins, Nicholas (2019). Is an image worth a thousand words in the medical program exams?. ANZAHPE 2019 Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 1-4 July 2019. Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators.

A pilot study to assess the effectiveness of clinical scenario based delivery of histopathology modules compared to online and virtual microscopy guided sessions

Gopalan, V., Pillai, S., Saremi, N., Olveda, D. and Lam, A. (2016). A pilot study to assess the effectiveness of clinical scenario based delivery of histopathology modules compared to online and virtual microscopy guided sessions. 10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, Spain, 7 - 9 March 2016. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy.

Enhancing pathology learning experience of medical students using multiple advanced learning and teaching strategies

Kasem, Kais, Gopalan, Vinod, Saremi, Nassim, Olveda, David, Pillai, Suja, Salajegheh, Ali, Pectu, Eugene, Leung, Melissa and Lam, Alfred K. Y. (2016). Enhancing pathology learning experience of medical students using multiple advanced learning and teaching strategies. Pathology Update 2016, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 26-28 February 2016. London, United Kingdom: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1016/j.pathol.2015.12.140

Expression and localization of GAEC1 oncogene in peripheral blood from patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma

Gopalan, V., Orr, M., Pillai, S. and Lam, A. (2016). Expression and localization of GAEC1 oncogene in peripheral blood from patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.

Genetic profiling of mutations in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma by targeted next generation sequencing - A pilot study

Pillai, S., Gopalan, V., King, A. and Lam, Y. (2016). Genetic profiling of mutations in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma by targeted next generation sequencing - A pilot study. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester Central, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.

Implementing diverse assessment methods for medical clinical skills in dental education: outcomes on students' performance

Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and Nair, R. (2016). Implementing diverse assessment methods for medical clinical skills in dental education: outcomes on students' performance. 10th International Technology, Education and Development Conference (INTED), Valencia, Spain, 7 - 9 March 2016. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy.

Modulation of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma via targeting tumour suppressor FOXO1

Islam, F S. V. A., Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and King-Yin Lam, A. (2016). Modulation of microRNA-1288 in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma via targeting tumour suppressor FOXO1. 24th Biennial Congress of the European Association for Cancer Research, Manchester, United Kingdom, 9-12 July 2016.

Digitised images versus a combined conventional virtual microscopy as a teaching tool in oral pathology learning and teaching

Pillai, S., Gopalan, V. and Nair, R. (2015). Digitised images versus a combined conventional virtual microscopy as a teaching tool in oral pathology learning and teaching. 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI), Seville, Spain, 16 - 18 November 2015. Valencia, Spain: IATED Academy .

A natural copy number variant in the GAEC1 oncogene is associated with breast cancer susceptibility

Gopalan, V., Smith, R. A., Pillai, S., Griffiths, L. R. and Lam, A. K. Y. (2014). A natural copy number variant in the GAEC1 oncogene is associated with breast cancer susceptibility. 105th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014.

Gene expression changes of GAEC1 in human cancers

Gopalan, V., Smith, R. A., Pillai, S., Salajegheh, A., Tang, J. C. and Lam, A. K. Y. (2014). Gene expression changes of GAEC1 in human cancers. AACR 105th Annual Meeting 2014, San Diego, CA, United States, 5-9 April 2014.